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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 312.25 and 128.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 312.25 and 128.05 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 312.25 = 128.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/312.25 = 128.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 312.25 × 128.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 39,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,983.61/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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